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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Acts 12:7

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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the angel of the Lord--rather, "an angel." came upon him--so in Luk 2:9, expressive of the unexpected nature of the visit. smote Peter on the side . . . Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off . . . Gird thyself . . . And so he did . . . Cast thy garment--tunic, which he had thrown off for the night.
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